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How to Overcome 3 Unconscious Biases That Can Keep Your Financial Goals Out of Reach

by Stacy Brasher on Feb 9, 2024

Investments, Finance, Lifestyle

In a perfect world, every money decision we make would be totally rational.

We’d consider all of the facts. Then, we’d balance them with the risks to make the most logical choice available.1

That sounds simple.

Yet it doesn’t happen as much as it should in the real world.1, 2

That’s because many of us aren’t relying on logic and the facts to make financial decisions—and we probably don’t even realize it.2

Instead, we could be letting some tricky biases get in our way.2

Investors & the Markets: What to Watch Out for in an Election Year

by Stacy Brasher on Feb 2, 2024

Investments, Finance

Smart investing doesn’t happen in a vacuum.

Current events matter, and this year, the 2024 Presidential Elections are taking center stage.

That’s rattling a lot of us, causing more election stress than ever before.1

It’s also raising a lot of questions about investing in election years, how to respond to market uncertainty, and what money moves truly make sense.

Here’s a handful of key factors to keep in mind when you’re investing in an election year.

Investors & the Markets: What to Watch Out for in an Election Year

by Stacy Brasher on Jan 11, 2024

Investments, Finance, Lifestyle, Retirement
Smart investing doesn’t happen in a vacuum. Current events matter, and this year, the 2024 Presidential Elections are taking center stage. That’s rattling a lot of us, causing more election stress than ever before.1 It’s also raising a lot of questions about investing in election years, how to respond to market uncertainty, and what money moves truly make sense. Here’s a handful of key factors to keep in mind when you’re investing in an election year.

Bad Money Habits: How They Vary by Generation & How to Break Them for Good

by Stacy Brasher on Jan 10, 2024

Investments, Finance, Savings, Lifestyle
What was the last money mistake you made? If you’re like most folks, you’ve made at least one upsetting money mistake in the past year — and you’d like to do better. In fact, most folks admit their finances have not gotten better over the past year. And at least half of them say the real problem is that their money mistakes have turned into bad financial habits.

How to Stop Subconsciously Sabotaging Your Financial Goals

by Stacy Brasher on Aug 23, 2023

Lifestyle, Investments, Finance, Savings
How often do you set new financial goals? How often do you achieve them? Most of us aren’t very successful with our goals, even when we have the best intentions and strong willpower.1 Sometimes, that’s because we’re setting unattainable goals. Other times, we’re missing the big picture and setting our goals with blinders on.

Unearth Your Hidden Goals: Why Talking to a Financial Professional Helps

by Stacy Brasher on Aug 9, 2023

Investments, Finance, Lifestyle, Savings
Goal-setting. It's the bread and butter of success across so many domains. But are you only scratching the surface? Dive deeper. A financial professional doesn't just help connect the dots; they can help you reveal additional possibilities you hadn’t even considered! Let's explore why.